Engineering Team Lead - Electrical | NSW-Garden Island

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Team Lead to join our Maritime Sustainment Program based at Garden Island NSW, reporting to the Engineering Manager

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible for leading a team of electrical engineering professionals that facilitate designs of a variety of capability upgrades and support maintenance activities on the Hobart Class Destroyer (DDG)  The position involves exercise of engineering judgement within broad and often undefined parameters. You will ensure that design authorisations are established and maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop designs relative to requirements ensuring alignment to customer needs
• Facilitate design documentation and perform critical reviews for certification of design
• Lead the engineering team in the realisation of the engineering solution while optimising cost and schedule for the allocated work package
• Review and approve technical aspects of Estimates to Completion (ETCs), i.e. the work plan, estimating inputs, methodology and estimating outputs
• Development of appropriate metrics to ensure the deliverables are on track
• Develop and implement training plans for your team and provide coaching and mentoring to both junior and experienced engineers
• Review technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems
• Personally assist in solving particularly difficult technical problems

About YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering discipline with demonstrated experience to meet professional accreditation
• Ability  to  represent  BAE  SYSTEMS  in  a  professional  and  ethical  manner  through demonstrated professional integrity, advanced level of technical knowledge, objectivity, acceptance of responsibility and maturity of judgement
• Demonstrated Team Leadership experience
• Critical design review experience
• Knowledge of cost management, schedule management and risk assessments or experience that utilises project management capability
• Understanding and experience in effective use of Engineering process, lifecycles, methods, tools and infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience of 'Best Practice' Engineering processes, methods and tools
• Ability to train and mentor engineers through good team building skills
• Exemplary communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and stakeholders at all levels

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.